Tag: Business

  • County Council Introduces Appropriation for Childcare Assistance

    County Council Introduces Appropriation for Childcare Assistance

    Childcare providers and working families with school-age children could receive financial support via a special appropriation introduced by the County Council yesterday. The appropriation of nearly $7.7 million would include $1.8 million provide grants to full day, school-age childcare services reopening in Montgomery County Public Schools buildings.

  • El Sapo Reopens Today for Indoor Dining

    El Sapo Reopens Today for Indoor Dining

    El Sapo Cuban Social Club will reopen its indoor dining space beginning today (Tuesday, Sept. 22), according to an announcement from the restaurant’s management. Dining capacity will be limited to 50 percent to comply with the county’s pandemic restrictions and reservations are “highly recommended,” the announcement reads.

  • Council Approves Youth Sports Funding, Introduces Bill to Change Business Fees

    Council Approves Youth Sports Funding, Introduces Bill to Change Business Fees

    The County Council yesterday approved more than $1 million in two special appropriations to support area youth sports. In addition, two council members introduced a bill to lower annual license fees for county retailers and restaurant operators.

  • Denizens Expands Product Line to Support Local Businesses

    Denizens Expands Product Line to Support Local Businesses

    Denizens Brewing Co. has expanded the line of products offered for delivery or pickup by adding goods made by other local businesses. The Craft Collection includes a variety of products curated by the Denizens team.

  • New Business Opens, Old One Reopens in Old Takoma

    New Business Opens, Old One Reopens in Old Takoma

    A new business opened, and an established one reopened with new features, in Old Takoma. Nikki Lugo, a tattoo artist with more than 17 years of experience, opened Lucky Duck Tattoo, an appointment-only parlor, on the second floor of 7006 Carroll Ave. In the meantime, Takoma Station Tavern has reopened after being closed for three…

  • County Venues Now Permitted to Offer Live Performances

    County Venues Now Permitted to Offer Live Performances

    County venues including indoor and outdoor restaurants are now permitted to include live performances, with restrictions, County Executive Marc Elrich announced on Friday. Customers will still be required to wear masks at all times other than when seated and eating or drinking. They will not be allowed to gather in front of performers, whether dancing…

  • Liquor License Hearing Set for New Lounge on Bonifant Street

    Liquor License Hearing Set for New Lounge on Bonifant Street

    The county’s Board of License Commissioners will hold a hearing on a liquor license application for a new bar/restaurant in the former location of Pennyworth Thrift Shop at 949 Bonifant St. The applicant, Kaleb Tadele, has applied for a “Class B, Beer, Wine, and Liquor License, On Sale Only” license. The license permits alcohol sales…

  • “Picnic in the Park” Launched to Promote County Parks, Restaurants

    “Picnic in the Park” Launched to Promote County Parks, Restaurants

    Montgomery Parks has joined with Visit Montgomery, the county’s tourism and destination marketing organization, to launch “Picnic in the Park,” a program to promote both local parks and area restaurants. The initiative launched in nine county parks to make it easy for park visitors to find nearby restaurants offering takeout and delivery.

  • Spice Street Restaurant Hiring, Planning Early October Opening

    Spice Street Restaurant Hiring, Planning Early October Opening

    Spice Street, a restaurant promising “innovative Indian cuisine,” has begun hiring in anticipation of opening in the first half of October, according to owner Navjot Singh. The restaurant will focus on a smaller staff to start, due to the COVID-19 restrictions, but Singh expects the number will grow later. The full menu is still under…